The THIRD DEGREE - Fall 2013

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THIRD DEGREE The Journal of the Eta Alumni Association of Phi Sigma Kappa at the University of Maryland

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Much More Than Just A Game...

It’s

HOMECOMING 2013!

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Contents 5 Homecoming Weekend Guide 9 Chapter News The Bling 22 26 The Row Another Great Event 28 Alumni Notes 33 34 The Fridge 39 Your Alumni Gear SIX 41 COLUMNS 44 Chapter Eternal 48 A Final Thought... Fall 2013

On the Cover Our Cover features photos taken by our First Lady, and frequent photographic contributor, Grace M. Criscuoli, Kappa Alpha Theta, Class of ‘83. The THIRD DEGREE

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ell, here we are - Fall has arrived and with it the 7th Edition of “The THIRD DEGREE.” This is the issue that many of you have been waiting for...just as many of you have been waiting for Homecoming, news about the Chapter, the Chapter House and all sorts of details associated with all things Eta. In this issue, we have also gone out on a limb - a somewhat dangerous limb. A financially dangerous limb. We have sent a copy of this issue of our magazine to each and every Brother who has ever been a member of the association.

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Why? Because we think that the quality of this publication is enough to justify the membership renewals that we need to thrive in this, our fourth year of operations. So, there are a number of you who are reading this and just now learning that you may be receiving this magazine for the last time. If there is a Membership Renewal sheet attached to your copy of this issue, I need you to take a moment - just a moment - and renew your membership. Please don’t wait. And please don’t put this aside I really want to be able to send you the next issue of our magazine. Please do the right thing - and, of course, enjoy the read.

alumni@psk-eta.com Executive Committee Todd B. Hoffman ‘82 Secretary Silver Spring, Maryland Peter J. Della-Croce ‘99 Treasurer Columbia, Maryland John J. B. Wright, Esq. ‘82 Second Vice-President Burtonsville, Maryland

Damn Proud, Wayne H. Bethards ‘59 First Vice-President Columbia, Maryland

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Joseph E. Criscuoli, ‘82 President Laurel, Maryland

THE ETA EDITION ETA NEWS BRIEFS

SUMMER 2013

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Helping Hands We are so very thankful for the efforts of our dedicated landlords, the Department of Fraternity and Sorority Life, who resolved a steam leak that had resulted in the excavation of our basketball court and then turned around and installed a really terrific court, complete with “appropriate Phi Sig branding”, A special word of thanks to Bob Nichols for all of his work in helping us to help him to realize the vision of a “Castle on the Row,” and to Eta Housing Corporation President John J. B. Wright, Esq. '82 for his tireless efforts on behalf of the active chapter.

A “Baker’s Dozen” of New Eta Alumni Graduation is always a time to enjoy, and your very own Eta Alumni Association enjoyed adding 13 new alumni, as shown in the photo below, to our rolls.

Photo: Joseph Criscuoli

Photo: Grace M. Criscuoli

In case you wondered how the Eta Chapter is doing, there was a darn fine write-up on Eta in the Summer 2013 edition of the Signet (at right). Eta even got a photo in the issue. If you are not receiving the Signet, drop us a line via e-mail at alumni@psk-eta.com and we’ll be sure that you are “on the list”.

Front Row: (left to right) Ryan Leikin, Keaton Pavier, Logan Miller, Steven Albright, Doug Astler, Phil Andemicael, Cameron Merriman Back Row: (left to right) Lorin Pierson, Victor Alonso, Cameron Vollmuth, Gavin Bedell, Christopher Flood, Charles Ng Fall 2013

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THIRD DEGREE could be published three times a year by the Eta Alumni Association of Phi Sigma Kappa if, and only if, the financial support is there to allow it.

READING IS FUNDAMENTAL It gives us great pleasure to see our active members, like Steven Lopez (at right), reading each and every issue of our award-winning magazine, “The THIRD DEGREE.” But, did you know that each and every one of our six previous “sold out” issues are available to be read online? Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus and yes, you can read each and every page that chronicled the resurgence of the Eta Chapter and the Eta Alumni Association. Just visit our website at www.alumni.etapsk.com and click on the page named “third degree”.

Photo: Grace M. Criscuoli

Barring the emergence of the support necessary, future editions may be limited to Sustaining Members only, the publication may be reduced to an all black and white document, or the publication may be available only as a digital document available for downloading from the internet.

WORTH 1,000 WORDS Over the past three years we have amassed a large number of photos - so many that we have our very own Photo Vault. But, what about you? Do you have old photos from your days as an active member of the Eta Chapter that you’d like to share? The Eta Alumni Association invites you to submit photos on CD or DVD that we can upload into our photo vault. Interested? Drop us an e-mail - you may become our next featured photographer. http://etaalumnivault.smugmug.com/

Subscription rates for the USA: a minimum of $35.00 per year, of which only $30.00 is retained by your Alumni Association. Larger donations are eagerly sought. Subscription requests and donations, along with an Alumni Data Sheet, should be sent to: Eta Alumni Association of Phi Sigma Kappa, 12806 Silverbirch Lane, Laurel, MD 20708 This publication was created entirely by the Editor-in-Chief without any financial cost to the Eta Alumni Association of Phi Sigma Kappa, beyond those associated with printing and mailing, and was produced exclusively on a HewlettPackard Personal Computer running the Microsoft Windows System 7 operating software, using Microsoft Publisher software for design and layout resulting in a 76MB file that was converted to a 58MB Adobe Acrobat print-ready file. Manuscripts and photographs are submitted at the sender’s risk. Enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope for return of materials. Submission of material implies a right to edit and publish all or in part. © 2013 Eta Alumni Association of Phi Sigma Kappa All Rights Reserved.

CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION During the 2013-2014 school year, the University of Maryland is celebrating 100 Years of Fraternity & Sorority Life. Many events are planned throughout the year to celebrate this anniversary. Check out their website at http://greek.umd.edu/ and plan to attend one or more of these events, and be sure to wear your letters, OK? - TTD. 4

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Homecoming Weekend Guide October 25th - 26th, 2013

Presented by the Eta Alumni Association of Phi Sigma Kappa

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Welcome

No matter how far you have travelled, let us be the first to welcome you back to the College Park campus of the University of Maryland for what we hope will be an event to remember...Homecoming Weekend with the Eta Alumni of Phi Sigma Kappa. To help make this event a special one, your alumni association has prepared this guide, complete with suggested events, alternative activities and other details we hope you’ll appreciate. If there is anything we can do to assist you, please don’t hesitate to ask. Welcome, Brothers! - The Executive Committee of the Eta Alumni Association of Phi Sigma Kappa

MAKE YOUR PLANS NOW!

Alumni Homecoming Tailgate

and Maryland vs. Clemson in College Park, Maryland

RSVP to alumni@psk-eta.com to ensure we have an accurate headcount and to offer any help you can provide. Members & Family:

FREE

1. Just send an e-mail prior to 10/19 to alumni@psk-eta.com with the number of attendees in your party and you’re done.

Non-Members*:

$35.00 per person

1. Send an e-mail prior to 10/19 to alumni@psk-eta.com with the number of attendees in your party. 2. Mail your check (to arrive before 10/25) payable to “Eta Alumni Association of Phi Sigma Kappa” to 12806 Silverbirch Lane, Laurel, MD 20708 *Brothers may choose renew/join online at our website www.alumni.psk-eta.com

BE A PART OF THE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION During the 2013-2014 school year, the University of Maryland is celebrating 100 Years of Fraternity & Sorority Life. Many events are planned throughout the year to celebrate this anniversary. Check out their website at http://greek.umd.edu/ and plan to attend one or more of these events, and be sure to wear your letters, OK?

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Join us to "meet and greet" with friends both old and new, and prepare for the big game. Kick-off Homecoming Weekend with your Brothers at our NEW Chapter House at #2 Fraternity Row. Tour our new home, meet the active members and enjoy a “family-friendly” event before the big game. Light refreshments will be available, but University regulations preclude alcohol at this event. After this event, alumni will head off to their favorite “watering holes” for tall tales and memories.

Before the Game

Alumni Tailgate

The Eta Alumni Association will gather for our 4th Annual Tailgate to be held in Lot 1. Typically we begin three hours before the announced game time, but be sure to RSVP so we know how much food and drink to have on hand and so you have any late-breaking news. Alumni, family and friends are welcome to take part in this Alumni Ritual and also meet the new Brothers of the Eta Chapter. Suggested attire is “Come as You Are.” If you would like to attend, please be sure to read the preceding page carefully so you’ve attended to all the arrangements you’ll want to make in order to enjoy a terrific event.

OPEN

Options for An Easy Sunday

Sunday Services of every denomination can be found very close to the UMUC Marriott. Please consult the Marriott Reception desk for additional information and directions. Ledo’s, a Terp Tradition since 1955 is a great place for lunch. The original restaurant was opened in 1955 by Tommy Marcos, Sr. The family moved the restaurant to their new location in College Park and it is still owned and operated by Tommy, Jr. and Jimmy. A landmark for years, serving famous pizza and other specialties, it is now located at 4509 Knox Road in the heart of Downtown College Park (www.ledorestaurant.com).

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Dining Options Breakfast Starbucks - Lobby Level of the Conference Center building of the UMUC Marriott. As you enter the Lobby from the front entrance, turn left.

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill 7242 Baltimore Ave College Park, MD 20740 301-864-6118

On Campus: Adele’s Restaurant - Elegant dining right inside the Stamp Student Union building. 301-314-8022

Garden Restaurant - Lobby Level of the Conference Center building of the UMUC Marriott. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Attire: Casual. 301-985-7326

Cornerstone Grill 7325 Baltimore Avenue (corner of US Route 1/Baltimore Avenue and Knox Road) 301-779-7044

Student Union Food Court McDonald’s Moby Dick House of Kabob Panda Express Saladworks Sbarro Sushi by Panda Subway Taco Bell Chick-fil-A

Franklin’s Restaurant, Brewery, and General Store 5123 Baltimore Ave. Hyattsville, MD. (4 mi. South of campus on Route 1) 301-927-2740

Mulligan’s Grill and Pub Located in the clubhouse at the UM Golf Course. 301-314-6630

Lunch / Dinner: RJ Bentley's Filling Station Enjoy our large outdoor patio. 7323 Baltimore Avenue College Park, MD 20740 301-277-8898

Local Attractions Tour the Campus: A Campus Map and Tour directions with Highlights is available at our website “Events” page at www.alumni.psk-eta.com.  Visit the Comcast Center and view    

Maryland's Hall of Fame Stop by the Visitor Center and Dairy at Turner Lab for some great ice cream The Stamp Student Union features the Maryland Store and Food Court - gifts and grub all in one place The Art Gallery at the Art-Sociology Building for unique displays of contemporary art Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center / Moxley Gardens and PSK Gates

For additional choices, see Washington.org and Baltimore.org Tour College Park: Shopping and Dining in the best little college town in America! For a complete listing of all College Park has to offer, visit: http://shopcollegepark.org  Big Planet Comics  College Park Bicycles  Maryland Book Exchange  The University Shop  College Park Aviation Museum   

collegeparkaviationmuseum.com Jason's Deli RJ Bentley's Filling Station Cornerstone Grill (formerly the Rendezvous Inn)

Visit the Smithsonian Museums: An easy ride on METRO Rail from the College Park Station. Free Parking. Stay on the Green Line, no transferring, proceed directly to the Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Metro Station. College Park Station: 4931 Calvert Road, College Park, MD 20740 (1.5 mi. from the UMUC Marriott) Golf: Grab some "hardy" Alumni friends and brave the weather at the University of Maryland Golf Course. For Tee Times / Rates and Booking: http://golf.umd.edu/sites/courses/

Terps. Tradition. Time. Talent. Treasure…. ...and Triumph.

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ETA CHAPTER NEWS News Briefs from the Eta Chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa at the University of Maryland

From the President’s Desk Moving into the Fall 2013 Semester, Eta is in the best position to succeed since our rechartering two and half years ago. Recently the Eta brotherhood has improved by leaps and bounds over the past year and even semester. The spring semester was a particularly successful and enjoyable time for the chapter, starting even before the first day of classes. Thirty-two brothers from Eta were contacted by Radford alumnus Russell Lee and Sonco Fencing Company and employed to help setup barricades for the Presidential Inauguration. Working over twenty hours between Sunday evening and until Tuesday morning, the brothers setup barricades along the streets of Pennsylvania Avenue, Constitution Avenue and side streets.

John L. P. Wright ‘15 The semester began energized and the energy continued throughout the semester. Eta had our largest single associate class since rechartering, with 17 associates initiated in March of 2013. Many of the newly initiated brothers now hold leadership positions in the chapter including Treasurer, Social Chairman, Rush Chairman and House Manager. Eta can look forward to big things from our younger members. Athletically Eta also exceeded expectations - featuring a third-place finish in the Indoor Soccer A League and a third-place finish with the sisters of Sigma Delta Tau in Greek Week Football. Our A and B Basketball teams combined for three playoff victories.

Photos: Courtesy of John L. P. Wright

In April the Eta Executive Board and our elder Founding Father members served as the ritual team for the rechartering of the Phi Theta Chapter at Shippensburg University. This was a huge honor and great experience. The semester ended with a Spring Formal at the Outer Banks in North Carolina. (continued on page 10)

Brothers Zach Neigh ('14), Lorin Pierson (‘13) and Cameron Merriman ('13) talk while on a break setting up barricades along Pennsylvania Avenue for the Inauguration.

Brothers Cameron Vollmuth ('13), Logan Miller (‘13) and Scott Irace ('14) celebrate after a long day serving as members of the ritual team for Phi Theta's rechartering. Fall 2013

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From the President’s Desk

(continued) The 2015 Special Olympics World Games is held in Los Angeles, and our goal is to raise over $2,500.00 to sponsor an athlete for these games. To raise funds and benefit our cause we are planning an event, Rodeo on the Row. Rodeo on the Row will be a carnival-style event featuring a mechanical bull, photo booth, carnival games and food. Our event will be scheduled on a Saturday in late September or early October. We would like to encourage any and all alumni to come out.

Moving into the 2013-2014 school year the Eta Chapter has big plans and goals. Our first major plan for the next year is to host a major, profitable philanthropy event to benefit the Special Olympics, Phi Sig’s national Philanthropy.

Our other big plans for the fall include a new fundraising plan by Brother Casellas (’11) designed to sell Maryland tank tops and koozies, and socially

Photos: Courtesy of John L. P. Wright

At this year’s University of Maryland Greek Life Awards ceremony, Eta was a top four finalist for the IFC’s Most Improved Chapter Award - marking vast strides achieved over the past school year. In early August at the 64th National Convention in Palm Springs, California, the Eta actives brought home five special achievement awards out of a total of ten categories. Eta won awards for Chapter Operations, Diversity Initiatives, Philanthropy Participation, Scholarship and New Member Education.

Eta Brothers (from left to right) Brothers John Wright ('15), Austin Carroll ('14), Steven Lopez ('15), Frank Hackenburg ('15), Alex Raul ('15) and Lorin Pierson ('13) attend the PSK Regional Conclave in January, this year hosted by the chapter at George Mason University.

our social chairs have been working hard to arrange socials with Maryland’s finest sorority women. Eta is aiming for a large fall associate class and, with the rush schedule finalized, we’re looking forward to our first in-house miniature golf course and are planning to include our bid dinner with the alumni/ active fall cookout. With a full chapter house and plenty of energy, Eta looks forward to having a strong year and damn good semester.

Brother Brandon Madsen ('14) leads Eta to a Third Place in Greek Week Flag Football over FIJI. Chicks really dig the battle scar. 10

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John Wright, from Burtonsville, Maryland, majors in Civil Engineering, is serving the second of two semesters as Chapter President beginning in September of 2013.

An Alumni Visit to the Eta Chapter House Jim Charanis ‘87 recently visited the Chapter House at #2 Fraternity Row and shared these photos and captions.

Photo courtesy of JJim Charanis

Here they are - enjoying the game with a big freaking TV! Definitely more ‘skins fans than Eagles but there were a few. I'm sure they are much happier right now.

The "study" room - freaking beautiful - better chairs than I have seen at the bank boardrooms I visit.

It's rush week - these guys are pretty sharp. The house is immaculate and the Brothers are cordial, friendly and informative.

They are good fund raisers (I bought three t-shirts featuring a cleverly-morphed Terp/Natty Bo dude). And they have pretty competitive soccer and football teams. The IFC started a football league of their own and they are psyched about that.

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Fall 2012 Election Results

Rush Flyer Features Well-Known Art

President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Sentinel Inductor

John Wright** Danny Tatum Eric Phelps* Eli Bergman Alex Raul Yaniv Stern

Alumni Chair Athletics Chair Away Weekend

Justin Oheniser Dennis Tran Austin Sichling Brandon Madsen Noah Mandell Zach McHugh Zach Neigh Steve Lopez Josh Lee Josh Bernstein Gian Marcano Luke Barsotti Frank Hackenburg Kevin Valdivia Rafael Casellas Meyyappan Thenappan Scott Irace Evan Schroder Ray Bounds Danny Mackey Noah Mandell Nick Martinazzi Austin Carroll Kyle Deutchman Noah Mandell Michael Hughes Joseph Ayoub Danny Mackey Joe Keenan Santiago Noguera Jordan Washer Jeremy Harman

Brotherhood Chair Community Service Expectations Chair Internal Philanthropy External Philanthropy Fundraising Chair Historian Homecoming Chair IFC Representative Parliamentarian PR Chair Recruitment Chair Scholarship Chair Serenades Chair Social Chair Web Administrator

* Re-Elected to the Secretary position. ** Serving 2nd Semester of President’s Term.

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Photos: Grace M. Criscuoli

The Members of the Eta Chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa at the University of Maryland are pleased to announce the results of recent elections and introduce the members of the Eta Executive Council and Chairmen for the Fall 2013 Semester.

This semester, Recruitment Chair Austin Carroll wanted to update the primary promotional item used by the Eta Chapter - their Rush Flyer. Carroll requested the assistance of Joe Criscuoli ’82 in revising and updating a flyer that was first used when the chapter moved to #2 Fraternity Row. The previous rush flyer had featured the Chapter of the Year Award received from the International Headquarters. But this time around Austin wanted an image of our flags in flight. Criscuoli picked-up the image from the cover of the last issue of “The THIRD DEGREE” which was shot by our First Lady, Grace Criscuoli. Not sure if it was the image, or the flyer, but reports from the Chapter say that Rush has been outstanding for the Brothers of the Eta Chapter.

Eta Chapter Roster - Fall 2013 Name Adams, Shawn

Grad. Major Hometown 2015 Animal Science Mt. Airy, MD Linganore High School Alfonso, Allen 2014 Chemical Eng. U. Marlboro, MD Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School Ayoub, Joseph 2016 Bioengineering Ellicott City, MD Centennial High School Barsotti, Luke 2015 Computer Science Eldersburg, MD Calvert Hall College High School Bergman, Eli 2016 Civil Engineering Rockville, MD Thomas Wootton High School Bernstein, Joshua 2015 Aerospace Eng. Fair Lawn, NJ Fair Lawn High School Bhatia, Bunty 2013 Mechanical Eng. Frederick, MD Urbana High School Bounds, Raymond 2014 Aerospace Eng. Hockessin, DE Salesianuum High School (Wilmington DE) Brandt, Steven 2015 Aerospace Eng. Yorktown Hts, NY Yorktown High School Carroll, Austin 2014 Int’l Bus. & Mgmt Ellicott City, MD Marriotts Ridge High School Casellas, Rafael 2015 Business Rockville, MD Walter Johnson High School Deutschmann, Kyle 2016 Business Columbia, MD Atholton High School Gagner, David Jr. 2015 Engineering Potomac, MD Churchill High School Glatz, William 2014 Biochem.Cell Bio Rockville, MD Richard Montgomery High School Goodrich, Patrick 2016 Accounting/French Annapolis, MD Archbishop Spalding High School Grobaker, Chris 2014 Communications Howard Co., MD Loyola Blakefield High School Hackenburg, Frank 2015 Aerospace Eng. Mastic, NY William Floyd High School Harman, Jeremy 2016 Computer Science Columbia, MD Oakland Mills High School Hughes, Michael 2015 Chemical Eng. Bel Air, MD Bel Air High School Irace, Scott 2014 Letters & Sciences Great River, NY East Islip High School Keenan, Joseph 2014 Kinesiology Clark, NJ Arthur L. Johnson High School Lee, Joshua 2014 Mechanical Eng. Potomac, MD Richard Montgomery High School Li, Michael 2015 Fin. & Info. Sys. Rockville, MD Walter Johnson HS Lopez, Steven 2015 Kinesiology Forest Hill, MD C. Milton Wright High School Macaluso, Andrew 2014 Cell Bio./Genetics Carlisle, PA Carlisle High School Mackey, Daniel 2016 Civil Engineering Ellicott City, MD Wilde Lake High School Madsen, Brandon 2014 Biology West Windsor, NJ West Windsor North High School Mandell, Noah 2014 Physics Gurnee, IL Warren Township High School

Name Marcano, Gian Martinazzi, Nick

Grad. Major Hometown 2015 Finance Gaithersburg, MD 2016 Landscape Arch. New Market, MD Linganore High School McHugh, Zachary 2015 Mech. Eng. Ellicott City, MD Centennial High School Morris, Carlton 2016 Undecided Blacklick, OH Columbus Academy Neigh, Zachary 2014 Atmos./Oce. Sci. Easton, PA Bangor Area High School Noguera, Santiago 2016 Civil Eng./Arch. Bethesda, MD Winston Churchill High School Ohneiser, Justin 2014 Mech. Eng. Ashburn, VA Broad Run High School Paredes, Jacob 2016 Economics Columbia, MD Long Reach High School Paul, Adam 2016 Business Hartsdale, NY Ardsley High School Phelps, Eric 2014 Mech. Eng. Frederick, MD Linganore High School Pirolli, Nick 2015 Biology Frederick, MD Urbana High School Raul, Alexander 2015 Aero. Eng. Silver Spring, MD James Hubert Blake High School Romanov, Vitaliy 2016 Bethesda, MD Walter Johnson High School Schnitzer, Adam 2015 Fin. & Oper. Mgt Baltimore, MD Carver Center for Arts and Technology Schroeder, Evan 2014 Architecture Hillsborough, NJ Hillsborough High School Shea, Matthew 2015 Accounting Lagrangeville, NY Arlington High School Shiang, Sean 2015 Finance/Acctg. Olney, MD Sichling, Austin 2014 Mech. Engineering Greenport, NY Yorktown High School Stern, Yaniv 2014 Business Fair Lawn, NJ Fair Lawn High School Strauss, Daniel 2015 Physics Potomac, MD Thomas Wootton High School Struder, Eric 2014 Biology Mount Airy, MD South Carroll High School Tatum, Daniel 2015 Mech. Eng. Princeton Jct., NJ Notre Dame High School Thenappan, Meyyappan 2016 Bus./Comp Sci. Owings Mills, MD Carver Center for Arts and Technology Trainor, Brian 2015 Finance Yorktown Hts, NY Yorktown High School Tran, Dennis 2015 Acctg & Finance Rockville, MD Walter Johnson High School Valdivia, Kevin 2015 Engineering Ellicott City, MD Wilde Lake High School Washer, Jordan 2015 Economics Darien, CT Darien High School Wright, John 2015 Civil Engineering Burtonsville, MD Paint Branch High School Zhu, Kevin 2015 Economics Gaithersburg, MD Landon School

Help find a potential member for the Eta Chapter, someone from a hometown or a high school listed above. Please let us know at alumni@psk-eta.com and we’ll forward the names to our Chapter Rush Chairman.

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Why I Joined: Members of the Eta Chapter provide some insight into why they joined Maryland’s first fraternity. Frank Hackenburg '15

Civil Engineering Thomas Wootton High School Rockville, MD

Aerospace Engineering William Floyd High School Mastic, NY

As a freshman on a big campus I needed some direction for my four years. It's all good and fun to dabble in many areas but college is a time to grow as a man. Phi Sig gave me that direction and the opportunity to improve myself. It was at rush when I found a group of brothers that were all looking for a holistic college experience. Simply from observing the brothers from the outside it was clear that Eta knew how to spend their short time at UMD the right way. As a brother of Phi Sig I have been given the opportunity to make memories that will last for years to come. Areas where I have grown as a brother, just to name a few: memorizing, bocce playing, courting women, leadership, fire building, and singing. I hope to soon improve my skills in bull riding. From scoring a goal in a fraternity B league soccer game to visiting the Outer Banks for the first time on away weekend, my experience has been quite enriching.

Ever since I was a little kid, my father had told me stories about good times he had enjoyed with his fraternity brothers in college. While I did not initially plan to join Greek life when I went away to college, when some of my friends joined Phi Sigma Kappa during freshman year, the idea of joining became more enticing. Once they brought me around to meet the brothers I became interested in learning more about the fraternity. Once I had learned about Phi Sigma Kappa's cardinal principles of brotherhood, character, and scholarship as well as our fraternity's overarching goal of creating better men, I was sold on the idea of joining.

Joe Keenan ‘14 Kinesiology Arthur L. Johnson HS Clark, New Jersey As I came into my freshman year I knew I wanted to join Greek Life at some point in my college career. I began my spring semester rushing a few different fraternities, but ultimately decided to wait until my sophomore year – at least that was what I thought I was going to do. Phi Sigma Kappa had just been chartered and was having a midsemester rush to try and get a few more men. One of the brothers reached out to me and I went out to a few rush events. I listened to them tell me about how we would have a house on fraternity row and become a top fraternity on campus. I bought into the idea of helping build this fraternity and wanted to be a part of it. I have been Homecoming Chair, Social Chair, and Vice-President and can graduate knowing I had a part in making the Eta Chapter what it is today.

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Photo: Courtesy of Frank Hackenburg

Photo: Courtesy of Joe Keenan

Brother Bergman was recently elected to the post of Treasurer of the Eta Chapter and will serve the first of two semesters in this office beginning in September of 2013.

Photo: Courtesy of Eli Bergman

Eli Bergman '16

Brother Hackenburg was recently selected to serve as the Philanthropy Chairman of the Eta Chapter for the Fall 2013 semester.

Report from the 64th Convention My name is Austin Carroll, I’m currently a senior and the Rush Chairman for the Eta Chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa. This is only my second year with the fraternity because I did my first two years of college at a community college. I absolutely loved the opportunity to go to convention and see our brothers from around the U.S. One thing that really struck me was how well rounded we were. We’re not a fraternity about athletics and lifting, or academics and studying, or even drinking and women; We’re a fraternity about variety and brotherhood. You could tell that everyone at convention lived a life trying to emulate and exemplify our cardinal principals. For me, there were two main highlights of the trip. The first was hearing the story behind the establishment of ESPN from its founder and CEO Bill Rasmussen. Bill is a great storyteller and had a lot of advice to aspiring en-

trepreneurs like myself. The second highlight was participating in the breakout talks sponsored by the organization Phired-Up. These sessions gave me a lot of great ideas and shifted my idea about recruitment from one that was mainly focused on specific recruitment events, like “Meet the Greeks” and others that make up the traditional rush week, to one that is focused on constant recruiting around campus using different and new tactics to attract the best and the brightest student leaders. In all, convention was a great time to hang out with all my brothers and learn a great deal about our fraternity in a beautiful place. Congratulations to all the alumni on their award for outstanding alumni chapter. I’m excited for the things that Phi Sigs will do in the future. Damn Proud !

Photo: Courtesy of Austin Carroll

By Austin Carroll ‘14

Photo: Courtesy of Austin Carroll

Eta Chapter Brothers Travel to the West Coast; Return with Enthusiasm

The Eta Chapter was well represented at the 64th Convention of Phi Sigma Kappa, held in Palm Springs, California Amongst the attendees were (left to right) Johnny Wright, Eli Bergman, Austin Carroll, some weird guy making a ridiculous face in the background, and Alex Raul.

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Photos: Courtesy of Bob Nichols - UM/DFSL

Seen & Heard: Eta Chapter

Photos: Courtesy of Grace M. Criscuoli

Heard rumors indicating that interest in Greek Life is dying out? Well, not at UM. The crowds were huge at “Meet the Greeks” on September 9th (left) and Phi Sig worked the crowds in support of Fall Rush (above).

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Nothing starts the Fall Semester off better than a “Chapter Work Day” - and all the Brothers were out in force to spruce up the chapter house in advance of Fall Rush. Under the supervision of Housing Corporation President John Wright, (clockwise from above left) [1] every detail is addressed, even down to covering the bulletin boards with fabric. [2] Gotta slap a coat of paint on that wooden bench built by a previous associate class as their gift to the chapter. [3] It is just amazing that the enthusiasm for weeding and planting the flower beds is exactly the same in College Park as it is at home. [4] With all the engineering majors in the chapter, making wooden trim for the bulletin boards is an easy task.

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alumni profile

Steve Cooper Bowie, Maryland Eta Class of 1979

I have been married for 27 years to Una, an AGD (1979), and have three daughters Megan (25), Katie (23), and Patricia (21). Megan is a social worker in Baltimore, Katie is starting graduate school in the fall at Trinity College, Dublin, and Patricia is a senior at UMBC. Patricia is following in my footsteps as she is the President of her sorority. My undergraduate degree is in U.S. History and I have a M.A. in History and a M.L.S. I have worked in the archives, records, and information management field for 30 years and currently am the Assistant Records Program Manager at the Federal Reserve Board in Washington, DC. Previously, I worked at the National Archives for 23 years and the Maryland State Archives for 7 years. The THIRD DEGREE: What first compelled you to become a member of Phi Sigma Kappa? Steve Cooper: My older brother, Sherod, was a member of Phi Sigma Kappa; and I knew many of the brothers so I felt right at home at Phi Sig from the very beginning. I joined with one of my friends from high school, Mike Miller ’79. Another of our friends, David Williams, joined Phi Sigma Kappa at Stevens Institute of Technology in New Jersey.

TTD: In his Alumni Profile in the 4th Issue of this magazine, Bruce Gordon (‘79) indicated that one of his most favorite memories of life as a member of Eta Chapter was you wearing the same bathrobe everyday for a year. Care to comment? Steve Cooper: Bruce – can you believe that Una threw away that blue bathrobe even before we got married? If I still had it I would have donated it to the chapter to place on display in the old TV room.

TTD: What things did you learn as a member of Eta Chapter that have served you well in your life? Steve Cooper: Being involved in Phi Sig and serving as an officer and President started me on a life of being involved in different organizations including church, PTA (President), and pool club (President for six years). I look forward to getting more involved in the Eta Alumni Association and seeing everyone at homecoming this year.

Photo: Una Cooper

TTD: What advice would you want to share with our current undergraduate members? Steve Cooper: Don’t be like I was….any time someone wanted to go out I was always ready to go. I had a great time at Phi Sig, although my grades weren’t as good as they should have been. Fortunately, they were good enough to get into graduate school. When my daughters started college I told them to have fun but grades come first. I think that’s pretty good advice for any undergraduate. When I think about when I was in college, it seems that every night was party night. Monday after meeting we went to the Vous, except for the times when we actually had the meeting at the Varsity Grille; Tuesday night was study night; Weds night was “dessert” night; Thursday was definitely party night ending with the Sigma Nu Vous; and then it was the weekend.

Steve at the new Phi Sig house standing in front of the plaque in memory of his brother Sherod, who was also a Phi Sig. He thanks all the brothers from 1970s who honored his brother with this plaque.

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A Look Back: When Fraternity Row Really Was New! Pages from University of Maryland Yearbooks

The photo above was featured as the introduction to the Fraternities section in the 1951 Yearbook and shows Phi Sigs serenading a newly-pinned Sister of Kappa Kappa Gamma .

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Photo research by Wayne H. Bethards ‘59

The photo below was featured as the introduction to the Fraternities section in the 1954 Yearbook and shows Phi Sigs with UM coeds, maybe sorority women, perhaps even dates, in the living room. Research has concluded that these Brothers are (left to right): Bill Morgan, Bill Holland, Bill Long, (Unknown), Jim Kelso, Jack Hayes, Ronnie Frank, Ken Paul, and Ivar “Stoney” Leius. If you know the identify of the Brother 4th from the left, please drop us a line

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Eta Alumni Association - By The Numbers

238 196 434

PAID ALUMNI MEMBERS IN “YEAR 4”

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Most Members Gold 60’s Silver 50’s Bronze 80’s

Paid Members as a % of Viable Alumni per Decade Gold 60’s Silver 50’s Bronze 70’s

Total Contributions Gold 60’s Silver 80’s Bronze 50’s

Greatest Decade awards

Fewest Lost Brothers Gold 10’s Silver 00’s Bronze 60’s

Average Contribution per Member Gold 80’s Silver 70’s Bronze 50’s

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Eta Brings Home Awards from Convention Last year we revealed that the Eta Chapter had received three prestigious awards from the International Headquarters of Phi Sigma Kappa. Brother Chris McBeth was recognized as Chapter Adviser of the Year, the Eta Chapter was named Chapter of the Year, and the Eta Alumni Association completed this Triple Crown with an Alumni Club of the Year award. Well, this year Eta has done it again - bringing home some bling from the Convention.

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Top Left The Active Chapter received five of the President’s Special Achievement Awards for Chapter Operations, Diversity Initiatives, Philanthropy Participation, Scholarship and New Member Education. Bottom Left As you probably saw on the cover of this issue, your Eta Alumni Association was once again recognized as an Alumni Club of the Year. This is the second time in as many years that your association has been selected for this award.

Photos: Grace M. Criscuoli

This Page Joe Criscuoli ‘82 received the Founders Award. Established in 1952, the Founder's Award features a silver medal, mounted on a wooden base, bearing the official crest and the names of the Founding Fathers. It is presented to an alumnus of the Fraternity who has distinguished himself with outstanding service to his Fraternity, or chosen profession. The award was presented to Criscuoli by the Grand Council. Congratulations to all on their tireless efforts on behalf of the fraternity, and a tremendous thank -you to all our alumni members for your invaluable support.

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Greek History 101

Who’s Been on the Row? #2 Fraternity Row

Sigma Alpha Mu Pi Kappa Alpha Phi Sigma Kappa

#1 Fraternity Row

Kappa Alpha

‘61 -

‘60 - ‘00 ‘00 - ‘12 ‘12 -

#3 Fraternity Row

Delta Tau Delta ‘53 - ‘08 Tau Kappa Epsilon ‘08 -

Did You Know? The inner houses of Fraternity Row (#3 #12) were built in 1952 and occupied in 1953. The outer houses of Fraternity Row (# 1, 2, 13 and 14) were built at various times between 1959 and 1961.

Fraternity Row occupants and dates courtesy of Dr. Drury G. Bagwell and the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life. Fraternity Row aerial courtesy of the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life and Google.com. #7 Frat Row line artwork courtesy of Todd Hoffman ‘82.

#14 Fraternity Row

Phi Sigma Delta

‘61 - ‘88

Merger with

Zeta Beta Tau Sigma Chi

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‘88 - ‘09 ‘09 -

#13 Fraternity Row

Alpha Epsilon Pi ‘60 - ‘89 Sigma Phi Epsilon ‘89 - ‘00 Zeta Psi ‘00 -

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#12 Fraternity Row

Pi Beta Phi Zeta Tau Alpha

‘53 - ‘91 ‘91 -

#4 Fraternity Row

Sigma Alpha Epsilon ‘53 - ‘05 Alpha Epsilon Pi ‘05 -

#5 Fraternity Row

Phi Kappa Sigma Phi Kappa Tau

‘53 - ‘95 ‘95 -

#6 Fraternity Row

Lambda Chi Alpha Delta Upsilon Beta Theta Pi Delta Chi

‘53 - ‘75 ‘75 - ‘90 ‘90 - ‘06 ‘06 -

#7 Fraternity Row

Phi Sigma Kappa ‘53 - ‘01 Lambda Chi Alpha ‘01 -

#8 Fraternity Row

Kappa Alpha Theta ‘53 - ‘93 Pi Kappa Phi ‘93 - ‘04 Sigma Phi Epsilon ‘04 -

#9 Fraternity Row

Gamma Phi Beta Alpha Sigma Phi

‘53 - ‘99 ‘99 -

#10 Fraternity Row

Sigma Kappa

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OPEN HOUSE 2013

Another Great Alumni Event

by John J.B. Wright ‘82 2nd Vice President Eta Alumni Association

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s the icy fingers of old man winter slowly release their grip, Spring takes its first breaths of nice weather and we all start to long for warm days. St. Patty's Day, Passover and Easter, Spring Break, each let us feel that the sunny days of Spring are finally here. Now, Spring will also be officially declared each year with Eta Chapter's Annual Open House event. This year confirmed this declaration. On April 25th, Eta Chapter And a Special VIP Guest. Michael Carey (center), Executive Vice President held its Second Annual Open House. of Phi Sigma Kappa, attended our 2013 Open House, shown with 4 of the 5 The day was beautiful - sunny, blue members of the “most dangerous Alumni Association in the country” - (from left to right) Secretary Todd B. Hoffman ‘82, 2nd V.P. John J. B. Wright ‘82, skies, temperature a lovely 72 dePresident Joseph E. Criscuoli ‘82 and 1st V.P. Wayne H. Bethards ‘59. . grees. This year's Open House was held in conjunction with MARYLAND DAY, the University's annual campus-wide open house which draws tens of thousands of alumni and guests. Maryland Day and the great weather cooperated in giving Eta a great turn out. Many In the Boardroom. (left to right) Steve Malloy ‘76, Bruce Gordon ’79, Gene Atwell ‘77, John J. B. parents and Wright ‘82, Joe Criscuoli ‘82, Gary Kull ’80, Matt Smalley ’80, and Todd Hoffman ‘82, had gathered alumni showed up in the Study Room to discuss why they didn't have a Study Room when they were undergrads.

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The Open House has become an especially meaningful event for the undergraduates who are new to the fraternity or in the process of Associating, giving them the opportunity to introduce their parents to Maryland’s oldest, and finest, fraternity. You can tell which of the attendees are the new parents, as they first walk up to the house, by the look of apprehension on their faces. Being greeted by their son's Brothers and the many alumni present, and upon seeing the pride of the Brothers in our Chapter House, their skeptical looks are soon replaced with ones of smiles and laughter. I had to smile when I heard one parent, while sitting on a bench with her son, say; "I understand now why you wanted to join this fraternity. I would like to live here." Many parents of upper classmen returned for their second Open House event. Holding the Open House on Maryland Day, provided an opportunity for their son to also show off the University. Many enjoyed returning to the House to talk with other parents and alumni that they had met the year before.

The undergraduate actives had the Chapter House looking like the Ritz. Red ribbons and flowers decorated the columns. A video presentation showing the Chapter's events and activities over the past year ran in the basement on their 60" television. Alumni enjoyed lounging in the Living Room on the leather

All Photos: Grace M. Criscuoli

to tour the House, meet the brothers and enjoy a terrific day.

Making it Happen. Bob Nichols, Associate Director of the Department of Fraternity & Sorority Life, Michael Carey, Executive Vice President of Phi Sigma Kappa, and John J. B. Wright, President of the Eta Housing Corporation, have done much to bring Phi Sigma Kappa to #2 Fraternity Row. Fall 2013

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A Day Filled with Smiles. Joe ‘66 and Sue Smith came down from Fallston, Maryland to check out the new chapter house and reunite with Brothers both old and new.

"I understand now why you wanted to join this fraternity. I would like to live here." In Front of the Small Screen. Brother Meyyappan Thenappan and his family enjoy the food and refreshments provided by the Eta Alumni Association while sitting near the “smaller” television in the Dining Room.

It’s a Family Thing. Bruce Gordon ’79 (center) catches-up with Jim Allen ’77 (right) and Jim’s sister, Gail (left), who also was an Eta Chapter Little Sister.

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couches while they watched a video made from old 16mm movies, taken between 1940 and 1960, of the Brothers and Chapter during those decades on the 83" television (great for those Alumni whose sight is not quite as good as it was when they lived in the Chapter House). Everyone who attended enjoyed

Images from the Day. (upper left) Everyone enjoyed “food & fraternity” in the Dining Room; (above) Founding Fathers L.C. Miller ‘13 (yellow polo) and Gavin Bedell ’13 were on hand; (right) the brand new “Six Columns Plaque on display in the Study Room.

the tasty buffet laid out in the basement dining room. Shrimp, chicken wings of many flavors and six-foot-subs satisfied all. Michael Carey, the Executive Vice President for Phi Sigma Kappa, flew in from our International Headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana to attend Eta's Open House. He was impressed both with the quality and appearance of the Chapter House as well as the quality of the Brothers of Eta Chapter. The highlight of the event was the unveiling of the Six Columns Contributor Plaque. Over the past couple of years, many of Eta's Alumni, and their families, have unselfishly stepped forward to make contributions to the fund which made it possible for Eta Chapter to obtain, furnish and maintain the new Chapter House. The Six Columns Plaque, predominately displayed in the Chapter's Study Room above the ten foot cherry wood conference table, lists the names of all the contributors who made it possible to occupy the Chapter House. Named for the six white columns which stand at the front entrance to the House, the plaque dedicates each column to a

decade and lists the names of Alumni from that decade who have contributed. The amazing weather allowed many to sit on the front porch and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Row. Brothers, Alumni and parents enjoyed playing a game or two of "cornhole" on the front lawn. The Study Room was soon transformed into a scene from "The Big Chill" as many Alumni from the Seventies gathered to reminisce and catch up with each other, including Bruce Gordon, Matt Smalley, Gary Kull and Gene Atwell. (Well maybe it was more like a scene from "Animal House" meets "The Bucket List".) Pictures of the event can be viewed at your Alumni Association sponsored Photo Vault at http:// etaalumnivault.smugmug.com . I want to thank all the Parents and Alumni that joined us for this celebration and hope that many more of you will plan to be with us next year. Mark the date, Eta Chapter Open House: last Saturday of April, same day as MARYLAND DAY, April 26, 2014. We promise a beautiful and warm sunny day. Fall 2013

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Gallery For those who may not be using this stalwart of social media, you may have missed a few pieces of creative art that reside on our page. Fear not, for we have chosen a sampling to share with you...our Facebook Gallery.

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On the Beach - LaJolla, CA

Meet "Eta Terp", better know as "ET" (Spielberg is always copying us). The official mascot of the Eta Alumni Association. "ET" has a mission, in this the 4th year of the Eta Alumni Association, to travel the nation and meet all the distinguished Eta Alumni and see what interesting activities in which they are engaging. So, next time you travel or are involved in some interesting activity, take "ET" along and send us a picture. We will publish all pictures in the upcoming Third Degree magazine issues so all the Eta Alumni can appreciate what our members are accomplishing.

“Eta Terp�

Eta Terp & Alumni John Wright in Hollywood

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Cut him out and take him along on your next adventure

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“I’m Hatman”? Brother Richard E. Mellinger ‘62 writes, “I'm living in the San Francisco Bay Area near my (extended) family. I've been married four times; just can't seem to get it right. I get back to Maryland now and then and still consider it home. I've got the Maryland State flag on my bedroom wall and root for the O's and Ravens. (Can't root too openly for the Ravens since they beat the 49'ers in the Super Bowl.) I'm still working as a project or grants manager. Retirement does not appeal to me. As per the picture, my nickname is "Hatman" and, under the influence of California, have cool tattoos on both arms and pierced ears. Stay strong, Brothers. - Dick Mellinger”

For #7 Residents... Bob Whiteley '56 has a special message for “Eta Alum’s that were in the #7 Home from ‘54’56. Those were three of the most interesting years of my life. I lived in the house one semester with Jay Reid, Bob Hall and Charlie Fruend. I talked to Charlie recently – Bob Hall left us and I’ve lost track of Jay Reid. I was in the fraternity when big-BAD Jim Starnes was Chapter President and I joined the year after Jim pulled off the stealing of the goat from the Naval Academy. From the years I was there, I only keep in touch with Bob Cooke, and once in a while I run into George Harrison and I recently saw Don Horner and have tried to talk them into joining us as alum’s – but no luck so far. The active Alum’s should feel proud how they have gotten the ETA chapter back in business. I sold my business in 2002 but kept my Corporation and still am employed by the Corporation and trading the grains and the stock market – which I am out of since I got a sell signal in June. The economy on the Eastern Shore is still in the dumps – but I have a daughter (employed by Dell) in Raleigh, NC and their economy is booming. Me? My health is fine – and at my age everything else is secondary. I look forward to a

visit to the new Chapter and hope to see all the bright new men sometime in the near future. Kind regards to all.” Legacies Abound Warren Wimer ‘62 writes, “After years of hearing about Phi Sig experiences and the lasting friendships created, not rushing was not an option for two grandsons attending the University of Arizona. Sadly, for our grandsons there is no Phi Sig presence in Tucson, so the Wimer Greek tradition lives on under the banner of Sigma Chi. As a positive, from more than 2,600 miles distant, the Greek tradition of Eta lives on, albeit in an attenuated way. As for Nancy and I, life continues to be good here on Lido Isle in Newport Beach. Having been mostly (about 80% that is) retired now for 5 years, we finally have plenty of time to ski, play tennis, kayak, party, road trip and generally enjoy. We’ll miss homecoming as we will be in Cancun, but are hoping for a Maryland vs. Arizona matchup in March Madness, which would be a fun conflict as our older grandson is a Wildcat player. Greetings to all, and particularly the ‘50s generation.” Warren Wimer, ’62.

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The Eta “Fridge” Les Young ‘62, was directed to the 1962 Composite where all within earshot agreed that not much had changed in fifty-one years. Lookin’ good, Brother!!

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus, and Tony Cina ‘73 is alive and well. Tony (second from right) was brought to the UM-WVU game by his daughter and stopped by the tailgate of our 2nd Vice President, John Wright ‘82 (second from left) for a surprise visit. Come to find out that Brother Wright’s daughter, Julianne (far left) has been friends with Brother Cina’s daughter, Michelle (far right) for some time - and only recently did the connection to Eta come to light. Tony was quoted as saying that the Eta Alumni Association is doing a great job, and he is still Damn Proud.

Here’s an image of Jim Charanis ‘87 at the beach in Hilton Head, South Carolina with his 13 year old daughter, Sophia. They got up early to watch the sunrise, establishing yet another Eta “first” - Jim Charanis rising early enough to see a sunrise. Jim seems to be gesturing to the photographer that the photo should be preserved for history.

Eric Vinson ’86 may or may not be able to be seen in this photo that he submitted (with the caption: “Go Lions”).

Jim Charanis ‘87 and Robert (BobbyT) Troyano ‘86 were recently reunited. Troyano read on Facebook that Charanis was in Hilton Head and emailed Charanis. They got together, says Charanis, “for the first time in probably 26 years.”

Be a part of our next Alumni Notes - send a photo and you might just see it reproduced on our refrigerator.

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Get your photo on the Fridge in the next Alumni Notes ! Send your photo as an attachment to an e-mail, along with a paragraph about what’s happening with you, to: alumni@psk-eta.com

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Alumni Notes

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Stewart Carlyle Bushong , a.k.a. Bush, has had an exceptional career following his graduation with a degree in physics as a member of the class of 1958. He married Bettie Stephens, Delta Gamma, and his first job was with the USPHS allowing him to escape the Viet Nam War. His assignment was to the National Reactor Testing Station just outside of Idaho Falls, Idaho. There he assisted in the meltdown of the SL1 nuclear reactor in 1960. He quickly took a better paying job at the Westinghouse Testing Reactor outside of Pittsburgh and then participated in melting down that reactor in 1964! Instead of following Westinghouse to Jackass Flats, Nevada, Bush pleaded with his advisor at the University of Pittsburg and landed a Teaching Assistant job. When he graduated with his doctorate in medical physics in 1967 he joined the faculty of the Baylor College of

Medicine (BCM) where he excelled academically in teaching, research, and publication. Bush has authored over 150 scientific papers, 43 textbooks, and trained 356 resident radiologists and 1748 radiologic technologists. Bush continues on the faculty at BCM but principally as a teaching professor and lecturer. We (the editors of The THIRD DEGREE) discovered a photograph of Bush (below) and asked him to comment. Apparently when he performs as a guest lecturer he does so in hat, cap, wig, or costume depending on the subject of the lecture. And each of the pieces in this montage represents an area or country where Bush has lectured. One of his textbooks, “Radiologic Science

for Technologists” is the leading such textbook and has been translated into five other languages, therein lies the reason for the invitations to attend and/or speak ar many international conferences. We like the photo in the middle with the Hindu turban. Bush tells us that his favorite is the black wig in the upper right corner. He stole that from our departed brother, Stanley Hames. Bush reports that Hames wore that wig because he was slick bald! Terry H. Chapman ’62 sent us a story about his good friend, Bob Lambert, who died last June. It portrays in part some of his ideas of what brotherhood and friendship are. This morning June 24th, 2013, on the Swift River in western MA I had a series of unusual experiences; one very good, some good, and one very bad. I was fishing for the first time using the fly rod of a friend of mine who had passed away last year. Bob and I had shared the love of fishing and a quest for meaning in our lives. On the second cast I hooked and then brought to net a beautiful Rainbow trout. That's very good! Bob was certainly smiling now. Having accomplished my day's mission but not feeling done, I ventured forth along the path toward the famous Y pool and as I rounded a thickly wooded section of the path, I saw a Black Bear of

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a reasonably large size sauntering across the path and into the woods. Into the woods and hopefully away from me is a good thing.

I made an about face and started toward my car for an early lunch when a large coal black squirrel ran in front of me; paused and looked at me as if to say, "So, a little timid are we now?" and then scampered into the woods, perhaps to join the bear at some special animal meeting? That's also good! And the bad? I got to my car and wanting to fish some more, drove to the Cady Lane stretch of the Swift nearby and as I pulled to a stop, I looked to my right and saw my fly rod bending precariously; pushed the down window button and snap! Bob's rod, now mine, was broken in two. That's a very bad thing! I felt bad as I drove away, unable to focus on the good things of the morning and wondered if I felt bad about the rod or because both the rod and Bob were not in service anymore? The rod I can fix.

Cecil Given ’68 writes, “We all lost touch with Brother Greg Barber ‘68. But I recently saw his name on the list of “nonmembers” and “Googled” him in Northport, NY, thinking that was an outdated address… and I found a website for his company www.gregbarberco.com. I checked it out, saw his picture… and it was actually Greg, just about 45 years older. I also noticed a link to another website on Greg’s website www.neilswheelsny.com and I opened it to read an amazing story about Greg and his son and what they have gone through during the past twenty-five years.

at Manhasset High School , one of the best lacrosse programs in the nation (a few Phi Kap’s that we knew well from our era that played for Maryland’s National Champions were from Manhasset…Jack Heim, Steve LaVaute, and Buddy DeHoust). Neil was destined for a college scholarship, but he was going through depression problems, and was losing some of his athletic skills and motivation. Greg and his wife felt they were doing something wrong, or perhaps it was just age related, and maybe just Manhasset peer pressure. It didn’t get any better, just much, much worse. I encourage you to read the story about Neil ---running away, being homeless, and what finally was diagnosed as schizophrenia, a mental illness that needs constant treatment, that led to Greg and Neil’s old lacrosse coach to start Neil’s Wheels. It’s like a story that you might see broadcast on “60 MINUTES”, and it deals with a problem that may have entered the life of someone in your family.

Neil Barber Manhasset High School

Greg called me and told me the story ---In the early 90’s Neil Barber, Greg’s son, was an allcounty lacrosse player

Greg is excited to be back in the loop with his Brothers and would

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love to hear from anyone that has time to connect. He wants all of us to know about what happened to his family . And that if you have a similar issue it can improve. When you read Greg’s story you will see that he has helped so very many people over the years understand what they are living with and how they can handle it.

A Brother Who Shall Remain Anonymous sent this photo (at right) to us with this caption - “In all my years of having acted as the Eta House Manager, and with all the vast improvements to computers and electronics, it warms my heart to know that, when the Summer is over and the Fall semester is about to begin, the repair lists are being compiled the same way I did them oh so many years ago.

Under the Eta Alumni Association's "Robert G. "Bob" Pemberton, H'58, Rings & Pins Program", Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity pins, donated by alumni of the Eta Chapter, are awarded to Chapter members for outstanding performance. Since the initial awards to all Eta Colony officers on March 12, 2011, each incoming Chapter President has been presented a pin with guard and the president's gavel dangle. Each donated pin set is accompanied by a biographical sketch prepared by the alumnus donor of the pin. New pin donations are essential and very much appreciated. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Wayne H. Bethards, ‘59, First Vice President, by phone at 410-730-2173 or via email at waynebethards@comcast.net 38

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A pearl pin donated by Lance Billingsley, H'61 was presented by John J. B. Wright, H'82 to his son, John L. P. Wright, H'15, upon his installation as President of the Eta Chapter.

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Upcoming Events Sponsored by the Eta Alumni Association of Phi Sigma Kappa

OCTOBER 25-26, 2013 - BE THERE!

APRIL 26, 2014 - SAVE THE DATE!

3rd Annual Open House

In conjunction with “Maryland Day” festivities hosted by the University of Maryland, the Eta Alumni Association will be welcoming alumni from across the country who will visit our new Chapter House, re-connect with roommates as well as Big and Little Brothers, meet the Active members of the Eta Chapter and experience the numerous improvements that will have been made to the new home of the Eta Chapter. Make plans now to be in College Park on April 26th, and RSVP with the number of attendees in your party. We’re also very interested in finding volunteers to help with our 2nd Annual Open House – write us with your RSVP, and your ability to lend a hand, via e-mail at alumni@psk-eta.com ! In search of assistance These events don’t come together all by themselves. We could use some HELP. If you are at all interested in helping with these two events, or other events, we’d like to hear from you. Drop us an E-Mail at alumni@psk-eta.com and tell us how you’d like to help. The Alumni Association you assist may just be your own! 40

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Photo: Doug Bach

At the Chapter House! Reunite with Alumni - Meet the Active Members! Celebrate the Return of Eta to Fraternity Row!

Our Campaign - by the Numbers

181 Pledges Received To-Date

$129,932 Raised To-Date

656 Days of Active Fund-Raising

The Commemorative “Six Columns” Plaque was unveiled at our 2nd Annual Open House on April 27, 2013

The Plaque measures 24” x 36”

The names on the plaque are a virtual Eta “Who’s Who”

Tax-Deductible” Contributions to the “Six Columns” Fund are still being accepted. * Gifts in support of the University of Maryland are accepted and managed by the University of Maryland College Park Foundation Inc., an affiliated 501c(3) organization authorized by the Board of Regents. Gifts are tax deductible as allowed by law. Please consult your tax advisor.

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SIX COLUMNS Honor Roll of J. Edward Thomas Warren J. Tripp Charles R. Wilds David B. Lloyd John S. Bingham James C. Pearson Thomas M. Russell Jerry C. Tobin Richard D. Walker Francis P. Zurmuhlen Allen J. Krowe Philip R. Lamb Robert A. Margulies James E. Kenkel Charles E. Murray James E. Starnes Robert C. Cooke Eugene E. Langellotto Donald R. Lewis Allyn H. Myers Grady A. Vickers, Jr. Robert O. Whiteley Lary L. Acker Boyd I. Bounds Richard D. Gibbs, Jr. Thomas O. Nichols John H. Treadway Joseph D. Brown Stewart C. Bushong John W. Dorsey, Jr. Eugene E. Kelley Robert G. Pemberton Ernest R. Wall Wayne H. Bethards John M. Capants John J. Humbert, III Thomas J. Morgan John R. Wicklein Warren B. Moulthrop Robert M. Payne Louis V. Roy James H. Wood, Jr. Robert A. Yellowlees Lance W. Billingsley Phillip A. Cole James E. Fox Lucian S. Heflin, Jr. James J. Hill Richard M. Johnston William B. Binch Richard E. Mellinger Michael J. Stevenson Warren B. Wimer, Esq. Leslie David Young Russell T. Aaronson Edward G. Banks Terry J. Billingsley William F. Funk Philip R. Rever Wayne I. Robertson John P. Scancarella John R. Tydings Robert H. Heller, Jr. Thomas V. "Mike" Miller Ronald G. Rayne, Esq. Adrian G. Teel

1945 1950 1950 1951 1952 1952 1952 1952 1953 1953 1954 1954 1954 1955 1955 1955 1956 1956 1956 1956 1956 1956 1957 1957 1957 1957 1957 1958 1958 1958 1958 1958 1958 1959 1959 1959 1959 1959 1960 1960 1960 1960 1960 1961 1961 1961 1961 1961 1961 1962 1962 1962 1962 1962 1963 1963 1963 1963 1963 1963 1963 1963 1964 1964 1964 1964

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Thomas W. Arata Walter E. Laake, Jr. John N. Rever John P. Smith Elwood V. Stark, Jr. Albert W. Zahniser, III Michael A. Grieb Robert C. Mister Joseph E. Smith, Jr. Robert E. Masterson James D. Reese William H. Brewster A. James Comi Cecil A. Given III Roland L. MacDonald Harry T. Murphy Roland S. Adkins James C. Hyatt Edward P Becker Claude A. Bogley Mark W. McNutt Stephen L. Miller David J. Crowley David H. Whitehill Oscar L. Reksten Leon A. Boulavsky Bruce W. Beitzer Morgan A. Connor Thomas G. Dimka William B. Gable Daniel S. Newell John C. Sauer, Jr. James E. Allen Eugene A. Atwell Michael A. Boulavsky David G. Bourdon Frederic W. Vogelgesang William R. Walsh Douglas P. Bach William R. Gross Stephen O. Cooper Bruce L. Gordon Richard A. Brown Dennis G. Phelan Anthony D. Becker Guy L. Copperthite Harry L. Geller Russell R. O'Haver Steven P. Baker Joseph E. Criscuoli Todd B. Hoffman David E. Lamolinara Michael L. McGown John J.B. Wright, Esq. John K. Schneider Gregory Zurmuhlen Clyde E. Taber John M. Arena Jim H. Fields, Esq. Patrick L. McGeough Robert M. Mondonedo Richard M. Schindel Scott D. Crown Daniel C. Curry Norb Garrett Robert P. Lamolinara

1965 1965 1965 1965 1965 1965 1966 1966 1966 1967 1967 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1969 1969 1970 1970 1970 1970 1971 1971 1973 1975 1976 1976 1976 1976 1976 1976 1977 1977 1977 1977 1977 1977 1978 1978 1979 1979 1980 1980 1981 1981 1981 1981 1982 1982 1982 1982 1982 1982 1983 1983 1984 1985 1985 1985 1985 1985 1986 1986 1986 1986

Donors

H. Christopher Malone 1986 Phillip N. Scott 1986 Robert M. Troyano 1986 Roger L. Boothe 1987 James A. Charanis 1987 James V. Gilder 1987 Kenneth A. Hall 1987 John H. Parsons 1987 Frederick D. Straub 1987 David M. Zwick 1988 Andrew D. Cameron 1989 Louis J. Schwartz 1989 Matt N. Davis 1990 Jack S. Herling 1990 David M. Schwartz 1991 Etan Z. Gopstein 1992 Eric G. Madden 1994 Jay B. Gibbon 1995 Joseph A. Campanella III 1997 Peter J. Della-Croce 1999 Dr. Drury G. Bagwell Phi Sigma Kappa Court of Honor Dr. Anthony Fusaro Phi Sigma Kappa Court of Honor Tim Vojtasko Phi Sigma Kappa Court of Honor Lucy Emory Ambach, John B. Emory, Katherine B. Emory, and Richard W. Emory, Jr. In Memory of German H. H. Emory 1903 Roger L. Boothe ‘87 and Jennifer L. Boothe In Memory of Helen J. Boothe Leon A. Boulavsky ‘75, Morgan A. Connor ‘76, William R. Gross ‘78, Stephen O. Cooper ‘79 and Una A. Cooper In Memory of Sherod Cooper ‘77 William H. Brewster ‘68 In Memory of Martin J. Mesmer ‘68 Carol Joan Folio In Memory of Dr. William Grady Franklin ‘54 Dr. John J. Humbert III ‘59 In Memory of Mary Ann Humbert, his Wife and William D. Willis, Jr.’58

Roland L. MacDonald ‘68 In Memory of Vincent M. Guida ‘66 Jane M. McCarl In Memory of Dr. Clayton S. McCarl, Sr. ‘52 Thomas M. Russell ‘52 In Memory of Mary Jane Russell, his Wife Gregory Zurmuhlen ‘83 In Memory of Francis P. Zurmuhlen ‘53, his Father, and Mark J. Zurmuhlen ‘11, his Brother. An Anonymous Donor In Memory of Dr. Irwin Goldstein An Anonymous Donor In Memory of Stanley W. Hames ’57 An Anonymous Donor In Memory of Jesse Graham Holland ‘56 An Anonymous Donor In Memory of James P. Sullivan Anonymous Donors In Memory of William P. Cummins ‘60 John M. Proctor ‘60 James J. Hill ‘61 Theodore W. White ’61 Raymond K. Gundersdorff ‘62 Paul E. Harris ‘62 William B. Wilson ‘62 Wilson R. Bounds ‘63 Edward J. Gilmore ‘63 Frederick F. Richter ‘63 Richard B. Clow ‘64 William Crisp ‘64 Jerry O. Duffey ‘64 Peter Balys ‘65 Michael O. Connaughton ‘65 Edward A. Stanford ‘65 Richard J. Walsh ‘65 Leonard Donmoyer ‘66 Vince M. Guida‘66 John Lebold ‘66 Lawrence H. Johnson ‘67 Augustus Sclafani ‘67 Edward Giblin ‘68 Martin J. Mesmer ‘68 Bruce E. Smith ‘68 William Russell Lovett ‘69 Brian McHugh ‘69

Donations Class-by-Class 1945 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1973 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1994 1995 1997 1999 (Non-Eta)

$100.00 $515.00 $400.00 $3,200.00 $1,100.00 $3,300.00 $1,900.00 $4,600.00 $7,000.00 $3,600.00 $3,300.00 $4,950.00 $4,600.00 $7,775.00 $10,050.00 $5,650.00 $3,800.00 $2,765.00 $1,100.00 $1,550.00 $300.00 $2,900.00 $700.00 $100.00 $536.00 $2,300.00 $4,950.00 $1,100.00 $2,650.00 $2,200.00 $4,450.00 $5,200.00 $50.00 $2,050.00 $13,700.00 $7,850.00 $3,491.00 $100.00 $700.00 $300.00 $100.00 $150.00 $350.00 $50.00 $100.00 $500.00 $1,800.00

Missing in Action... These Eta Classes are looking for their first donation: 1946 1972 1998 2010

1947 1974 2000 2011

1948 1949 1993 1996 2001 2002 2012

Donations by Decade 40’s 50’s 60’s 70’s 80’s 90’s 00’s 10’s Non-Eta

1 41 56 25 41 8 0 0 9

$100 $28,915 $43,040 $15,236 $39,791 $1,500 $0 $0 $1,300

Naming Rights Still Available There exists a unique opportunity for a donor, and/or groups of donors, to secure naming rights for many parts of the new home of the Eta Chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa. Naming rights are offered on a first-come first-donated basis, and are acknowledged with a decorative plaque to be displayed for a period of twenty-five years from our movein date of January 25, 2012.

Dial 301-206-5472 TODAY to Reserve Your Naming Rights, Register Your Pledge, and make your Tax-Deductible* Donation* to

*Gifts in support of the University of Maryland are accepted and managed by the University of Maryland College Park Foundation Inc., an affiliated 501c(3) organization authorized by the Board of Regents. Gifts are tax deductible as allowed by law. Please consult your tax advisor.

Campaign Directors:

Wayne H. Bethards ‘59 Joseph E. Criscuoli ‘82 Peter J. Della-Croce ‘99 Todd B. Hoffman ‘82 Phillip R. Rever ‘63 John J. B. Wright, Esq. ‘82

Campaign Chairmen:

Lary L. Acker ‘57 James E. Allen ‘77 Drury G. Bagwell ‘64 Edward P. Becker ‘70 Lance J. Billingsley ‘61 Terry J. Billingsley ‘63 Claude A. Bogley ‘70 Andrew D. Cameron ‘89 James A. Charanis ‘87 Jim H. Fields, Jr. Esq. ‘85 Bruce L. Gordon ‘79 Hon. James E. Kenkel ‘55 Allen J. Krowe ‘54 Walter E. Laake, Jr. Esq. ‘65 David E. Lamolinara ‘82 H. Christopher Malone ‘86 Patrick L. McGeough ‘83 Hon. Thomas V. “Mike” Miller ‘64 R. Russ O’Haver ‘81 Robert G. Pemberton ‘58 Oscar L. Reksten ‘73 James E. Starnes ‘55 Adrian G. Teel ‘64 Jerry C. Tobin ‘52 John R. Tydings ‘63 Warren B. Wimer, Esq. ‘62 Leslie David Young ‘62 Francis P. Zurmuhlen ‘53

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Chapter

Eternal

The Executive Committee regrets to report that the following Brothers of Eta Chapter have entered the Chapter Eternal since the publication of the last issue of The THIRD DEGREE, and ask that you join us in prayers for our departed Brothers and their families. Warren Herzog Gerald M. Isbell

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Thomas C. Allder

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Warren Herzog

Robert R. Thacker 1965 Mark J. Zurmuhlen 2011

Eta Class of 1951

September 22, 1925 – January 12, 2013 Warren Francis Herzog, 87, of Cornwall and formerly of Goshen, died Jan. 28, 2013, at Hudson Valley Hospital Center in Cortlandt Manor, New York. He was born Sept. 22, 1925, in Hackensack, N.J., to parents Herbert Herzog and Loretta (Tootsie) Keehn Herzog, according to Quigley Bros. Funeral Home, which handled his funeral arrangements and published his obituary. He was retired from sales with Caldwell Supply Co. in Trenton. Warren served in the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1943-45. He graduated from the University of Maryland with a B.S. in Agricultural Economics and was president of Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity in 1951. Warren was a member of Gate and Key, the Agricultural Economics Club and the Interfraternity Council. He also was a member of St. John's Church in Goshen, Cataract Engine Company & Fire Police, Goshen Lions and Ocean Pines Fire Ambulance Company. He served as a volunteer with Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin, Md., was a founding member of Goshen Recreation and also was a founding board member of Arden Hill Hospital and Atlantic General Hospital. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Jane Hopkins Herzog; three daughters, Betty Bennett and her husband, Mike Becker, Diana McNally and her husband, Sean, and Judy Railey and her husband, Dave Storms; a son, John Herzog and his wife, Tara; 10 grandchildren, Brittany and Charles Bennett, Brian and Kevin McNally, Danny, Brad and Samantha Railey, and Aly, Ryan and Casey Herzog; and a sister, Lila Bruce. He was preceded in death by his parents, Loretta (Tootsie) and Herbert Herzog; and a brother, William Herzog. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on February 1, 2013 at St. Thomas of Canterbury Church, 340 Hudson St., in Cornwall-on-Hudson. Contributions may be made to Cataract Engine and Hose, 40 Green St., Goshen, NY 10924 or Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Company, 911 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD 21811.

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Gerald M. Isbell

Eta Class of 1952

Dr. Gerald Marshall Isbell, Jr., 83, passed away peacefully June 23rd, in his Bradenton, Florida, home. He was surrounded by those he loved, and who loved him. A man of intellect and integrity, he was an inspiration to others by the way he lived his life. Gerald joined the U.S. Marine Corps, following high school, serving during both WWII and the Korean War. Attended the University of Maryland and graduated as a Doctor of Dentistry, also sharing in membership of the Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity. Upon graduation he joined the Air Force, and then in the early '60s, he moved his family to Bradenton and became the first dentist in Sun City Center. There he opened his office and continued to practice for the next fifty years, what started as treating patients quickly grew to treating lifelong friends. He was active in many civic organizations; a charter member of the Chamber of Commerce, the Advisory Board of the Sun City Center Bank (later SunTrust), Charter member of the Rotary Club where he was honored as a recipient of the Paul Harris Fellowship Award for his contributions to humanitarian causes. On a lighter note he was an enthusiastic member of the Red Neck Goat Ropers of Ruskin. In Bradenton; he was a leader of the Boy Scouts, served on the Board of the Boys Club. Making his mark as a mentor and role model to many. He was a member of the Bradenton Yacht Club, an active golfer, and an avid reader. Gerald had a great passion for boating and travel. A devoted family man he is survived by his wife of 62 years, June F Isbell; his children Gerald M. Isbell III, Susan I. Phipps, and David P. Isbell; as well as seven grandchildren, Luisa, Faith, and Gabriel Isbell, Jennifer, Jillian, and Jaime Phipps and Veronica Isbell; and his beloved walking companion Charlie. Anyone wishing to make a gift of remembrance may send to NAMI Manatee, 628 Emerald Lane, Holmes Beach, FL 34217.

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The Eta Alumni Association is responsible for notifications sent to our International Headquarters concerning Brothers who have entered the Chapter Eternal. A complete listing of the Brothers of Eta Chapter who have entered the Chapter Eternal is available on our website. Please provide any updates or corrections to this list to Wayne Bethards, via e-mail at waynebethards@comcast.net or via U.S. Mail addressed to 10521 Morning Wind Lane, Columbia, MD 21044-2416, or via phone at 410-730-2173.

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Thomas C. Allder, Sr. September 26, 1940 - July 15, 2013 Thomas C. Allder, Sr., 72 of Annapolis, Maryland, and formerly of Fort Washington, MD, passed away peacefully on July 15th at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis. Mr. Allder, husband of Myrna (Robey) Allder, was born in Washington, D.C. in 1940 to the late H. Clifford Allder and Regina McCloskey; brother to the late Carol Allder Dutko. Tom grew up in Chevy Chase, MD and attended Gonzaga and Bethesda Chevy Chase High Schools. He was a graduate of the University of Maryland and was a member of the Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity. He attended the Maryland School of Law, Baltimore and was a Clerk for the Montgomery County Circuit Court in Maryland. Tom was employed for more than 30 years by the Washington Post as a Circulation Manager, retiring in 2001. He was a past member of the Tantallon Country Club in Fort Washington, MD, and most recently he enjoyed his retirement working and playing golf at the Potomac Ridge Golf Course in Waldorf, MD. Outside of work, Tom enjoyed spending time with family and friends whether it be playing golf, traveling, telling and listening to good stories, or relaxing with his dog Kirby, affectionately known as “Boomer�. He especially enjoyed his lunch dates with his beloved Myrna for whom he shared a deep love and friendship for many years. They were to celebrate their 28th wedding anniversary on July 19th. Tom cherished traveling to Rhode Island to visit his children and grandchildren, frequently making the drive North with a bushel of steamed Chesapeake Bay crabs to share with family and friends. He was a devoted friend to many, and loving father to Thomas C., Jr., his wife Catherine, Matthew V., his wife Kristin, and Elizabeth J. Allder-Wordell, of Little Compton, RI and Charlene Robey of Annapolis, MD. Grandfather of Joshua, Jessica, Samuel, Claire, Rebecca and Benjamin, all of Little Compton, RI. A private memorial service was held.

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Robert Richard Thacker

Eta Class of 1965

September 29, 1943 - December 9, 2012 Robert R. Thacker – Robert Richard (Dick) Thacker, age 69, of Fairfax, Virginia passed suddenly on December 9, 2012, at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. A native of Norristown, Pennsylvania; Dick graduated from Plymouth Whitemarsh High School, and from the University of Maryland with a B.S. in Zoology. Dick retired from Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) in April 2011 as the Director of Environmental Programs, Mission IT, with forty years of experience in planning and directing environmental programs. For thirty years Dick supported EPA's Contract Laboratory Program's (CLP's) Sample Management Office and was its Program Manager for twenty-three years. The CLP provides data of known and documented quality to support Superfund data users in their cleanup of uncontrolled hazardous waste sites and other environmental hazards across the country. Dick was an avid runner, hiker and enjoyed kayaking for many years. He competed in numerous10K races as well as ran in both the Marine Corp and Honolulu Marathons. He hiked and kayaked locally, in Shenandoah, Hawaii, Key West, and most recently, Maine. He especially liked hiking off the trail, looking for native plants, and always looking for animals and birds. Dick was actively involved in his son Christopher's Boy Scout Troop, serving on committees and participating in their many camping and hiking trips as well as their Sea Base Florida adventure. He loved to cook - especially for family and friends. Thanksgiving dinner was always a favorite; fried turkeys, numerous side dishes, and too many pies. He is survived by his wife of thirty-three years, Roberta Nantier Thacker; his son, Christopher Robert Thacker; his sisters Liesa Finkbiner, Claire Reagan, Barbara Seuffert and Arlene Reagan; his aunt, Sandra Updegrove Lawler; and fifteen nieces and nephews.

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Those who would like to prepare a tribute to a Brother of Eta Chapter who has entered the Chapter Eternal may submit content for publication in The THIRD DEGREE via e-mail to alumni@psk-eta.com or via U.S. Mail addressed to 12806 Silverbirch Lane, Laurel, MD 20708. Manuscripts and photographs are submitted at the sender’s risk. Please enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope for return of materials. Submission of material implies a right to edit and publish all or in part. Fall 2013

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A Final Thought...

“Damn Proud”

W

e have been blessed these past three years to have had the opportunity to count amongst the members of our Executive Committee Brothers Wayne H. Bethards ‘59 and Peter J. Della-Croce ‘99. Unfortunately, by the time that the next issue of our award-winning magazine lands in your mailbox, Wayne and Peter will have left their positions of leadership within our association. We will miss them dearly. We will remember their dedication to our mission, their commitment to the motto “There is no ’I’ in ’team’”, their rejection of politics and gamesmanship, and the way the five of us forged a strong working harmony in so short a period of time. Each and every time we take a vote we will miss the jokes, catcalls, interruptions, sideways glances and speeches. Or is it that they will miss those things? It was, in no small part, with these Brothers in mind that the Eta Alumni Association trademarked the tagline “The Most Dangerous Alumni Executive Committee in the Country”. Our meetings, referred to as “The Circus” have always featured peals of laughter - whether a result of Peter’s deadpan reactions to news items, or Wayne’s sly and knowing observations.

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As volunteers - those who have stepped forward to recruit, fundraise, and spread the word that our Brotherhood is not “just a college thing” but, rather, that we are Brothers for life - these two Brothers have very few equals. They have the distinction of having played a key role in the re-chartering of the Eta Chapter, in building an alumni association twice recognized for excellence by our International Headquarters and the largest Phi Sig alumni association in the nation, and for being elevated by our Grand President to the Fourth Degree. Those they leave behind will have to pick up the slack, and it is readily acknowledged that the rope burns we will receive will be plenty painful. In the coming days and weeks we hope you will reach out to Wayne and Peter and thank them for their service to our association, for stepping forward when asked to revitalize our association, and for being excellent ambassadors for our Chapter and our Fraternity. Damn Proud,

The Executive Committee of the Eta Alumni Association of Phi Sigma Kappa

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